Visvanathar Temple, Kunniyur | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Tiruvarur |
Deity | Lord Shiva |
Location | |
Location | Kunniyur |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Type | Dravidian architecture |
Visvanathar Temple Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kunniyur in Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu ( India). [1] [2] [3]
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sambandar and Appar. [2]
The presiding deity is represented by the lingam known as Visvanathar. The Goddess is known as Visalakshi. [1]
In inscriptions this place is known as Arumozhideva Valanattu Kundriyur. [2] It is located at a distance of 10 km in Tiruvarur in Thiruthuraipoondi road. [1]